Auction Catalogue

30 March 2011

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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№ 573 x

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30 March 2011

Hammer Price:
£300

Board of Trade Medal for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea, V.R., large, bronze (George Elliott, Wreck of the schooner “Phebe Lewis” of Newport on the 1st April 1881) in case of issue, extremely fine £300-350

For the rescue of the crew of the schooner Phebe Lewis of Newport on 1 April 1881, one silver Board of Trade Humanity Medal and one silver and three bronze Board of Trade Gallantry Medals were awarded.